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On the battleground, battles were won and lost, Brothers in arms held the line, did what they must, Attentive perception, their reaction was fast, Everything they did, came with a cost. * Sunset. Silent sentries stood watch, salute, Courageously holding on the tears, mute, The flag was lowered, rifles rested at the foot, This … Continue reading K9 (poem and critique) FREE

The celestial link downloaded the updates. All of my data, mission report, entered the 'main hub', the administration had an insight in my doings. A robotic hand, paired with the orb drones helped me patch the wounds from the last raid. Machines, they didn't bother to be gentle. Why would they? I wasn't their own. … Continue reading Digital Prophet (Full + finale)

Police cars surrounded the school. Sniper teams were positioned on the nearby roofs of fast-food joints, and a SWAT team waited in the bushes near the front door. The Special Agent Hail stepped out the car and her heels knocked over the wet asphalt. She just arrived at the scene. With a fast look around, … Continue reading Codename: Crucifix (Full)

Her bed By Shawn Neon light passed the drapes, shifting into a red glow with a warm shade of orange. Night breeze played with her hair, while her slim figure obstructed the light flashing in the mirror she stood in front of. Sensual music came from beneath - slowly ringing in my ears like whispers. … Continue reading Her Bed (story, insight, illustration)

Charles from Mars By Shawn Life in space? Humans have split opinions on it, but nobody can say is it true or false if we are alone in the void. That one alien walking among them is certainly keeping it a secret. And why would he reveal it? That could ruin the mission. It … Continue reading Charles from Mars – shorts story and critique

Tutorial and thought process You wondered about the thought process of making stories. Well, let's think of one. Where do we start? I usually start at the end of the story; maybe just one scene can inspire me into writing the whole thing. Because I am into these military topics, let's take a clash of … Continue reading Pandora’s Flame (tutorial & story) FREE

I was not allowed to close my eyes, not even for a second, but the sleep was alluring me into its bliss of darkness. I turned off my bionic arm, just in case I sink into the silence and accidentally pull the trigger. There it stood on the ground, my dead arm resting on the … Continue reading Scopes of Love (story & critique)

Viola the Demonslayer approached the street, stepped from the thick fog where I saw her blade rock on her metal hip. Archaic suit had new scratches from the fight, and the same were on the soldiers who followed her. Her hair changed color - it must be the ash and dust that stuck to her … Continue reading Battle Wings (Full)

The air, water and soil gave us life, gave us the long long life, but it took everything else. I arrived in Fa Lon on a holiday, just when trials were beginning. The children ran around in their jump suits, cheering the executions that will take place when the second Sun rises high enough. I … Continue reading Dust of Gliza (Full)